Subject, direct object, and indirect object | Syntax | Khan Academy

What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

• The main thing being acted upon.

• A noun or pronoun that performs the verb.

• The recipient of the direct object.

• A word that describes the verb.

In the sentence "Chris ate cereal," which word is the direct object?

• Chris

• ate

• cereal

• None of the above

What best describes an indirect object in a sentence?

• The noun or pronoun that performs the action.

• The thing that is directly acted upon by the verb.

• The recipient of the direct object.

• A word that connects two clauses.

In the sentence "Wanda gave Louie a gift card," who is the indirect object?

• Wanda

• gave

• Louie

• gift card